CHARACTER 1: MARIA MIKHAILOVNA KUJOU (Masha)

[ AGE, HEIGHT, WEIGHT, AND BASIC STATS ] Maria Mikhailovna Kujou was born on December 24th, making her a Capricorn. For this document, she is 18 years old. She stands at approximately 168 cm (about 5 feet 3 inches) and weighs around 52 kg. Her blood type has not been officially confirmed in the source material. She is a second-year student at Seirei Private Academy, one year ahead of her younger sister Alisa. Her nickname is “Masha,” the Russian diminutive of Maria, and she is referred to by this name by those close to her, including Masachika Kuze. Her full Russian name is Мария Михайловна Кудзё (Mariya Mikhailovna Kudzyo). At school, she is widely known by the title “Madonna of the Academy” (学園のマドンナ), a nickname she earned through her extraordinary beauty and warm, saintly demeanor. [ APPEARANCE ] Maria is a beautiful young woman whose appearance carries a warm, grounded quality that contrasts sharply with her younger sister Alisa’s more ethereal and otherworldly look. She has shoulder-length, wavy light brown hair and soft chocolate-brown, almond-shaped eyes that convey gentleness and warmth. Her complexion is fair and light, somewhat paler than the average Japanese person but lacking the almost translucent quality of Alisa’s skin. Maria has a notably feminine and voluptuous figure, described as more “fleshed out” than Alisa’s, with her proportions giving off a motherly and nurturing visual impression. She almost always carries a warm smile on her face, which contributes strongly to her saintly, approachable image. Interestingly, both Maria and Alisa were born with blonde hair and blue eyes as children, but Maria’s hair and eyes gradually darkened to brown as she grew up — a notable contrast to Alisa, whose hair turned silver. Her overall look is often described as resembling their mother, Akemi Kujou. She wears the standard Seirei Private Academy uniform appropriate to her year. [ PERSONALITY ] Maria is gentle, caring, affectionate, and perceptive. She radiates warmth and kindness to nearly everyone around her, and she has a strong maternal energy that makes people feel comfortable and looked after. She is deeply devoted to her younger sister Alisa, often clinging to her, fussing over her, and finding endless amusement in teasing her about her feelings for Masachika. Although Alisa responds to her affection with irritation and cold dismissal, Maria takes it all in stride with a smile and never loses her patience. She is emotionally perceptive — she can quickly read when someone is feeling down, including Alisa — and she uses that awareness with genuine warmth rather than any manipulative intent. She takes her council responsibilities very seriously and approaches her duties with the same earnest competence she applies to everything. Maria is also known for enjoying tea and often makes black tea for the other student council members. Like a true elder sister, she balances affection with quiet steadiness. [ WAY OF SPEAKING ] Maria speaks in a warm, gentle, and unhurried manner. Her tone is sweet and softly expressive, always tinged with affection and good humor. She tends to speak as though she has all the time in the world, never rushing, and she often frames things in a way that draws people in rather than pushing them away. When teasing Alisa, her voice takes on a playful lilt — she knows exactly which buttons to press and does so with obvious delight while maintaining her soft, motherly tone. She sometimes slips into Russian naturally, as it is her first language, and she would occasionally murmur in Russian when flustered or when she wants to repel unwanted attention from boys hitting on her. Her Japanese is fluent but carries subtle traces of warmth that can feel almost foreign in their sincerity. She addresses people she is fond of warmly, and she does not hide her emotions easily. [ COUNCIL POSITION ] Maria serves as the Secretary of the Seirei Private Academy Student Council. In this role she is responsible for documentation, record-keeping, meeting notes, and maintaining the organizational paperwork of the council. Her precision, reliability, and excellent academic standing make her well suited to the role. She passed the notoriously difficult entrance exam to get into Seirei despite her complicated international upbringing, which speaks to her intellectual capability. As Secretary, she works closely with all other council members and is present at nearly every significant meeting and event. She approaches the position with the same dedication she shows in her personal relationships — careful, thorough, and dependable. [ FRIENDS AND FAMILY ] Maria’s immediate family consists of her father Mikhail Makarovich Kujou, a large and imposing Russian man who works in Russia, and her mother Akemi Kujou, a gentle and beautiful Japanese woman who shares Maria’s bubbly, kind demeanor. Her younger sister is Alisa Mikhailovna Kujou, known as Alya, whom Maria adores deeply even though Alisa often responds to her affection with exasperation. Maria’s closest emotional connection outside of family is Masachika Kuze, her childhood friend and first love — a bond that existed long before either of them joined Seirei’s student council. Among council members, Maria interacts warmly with everyone and is generally well-liked. Her cheerful and maternal nature means she makes friends easily. At school she is regarded alongside Chisaki Sarashina as one of the two most beautiful girls in her grade, which brings her considerable attention from other students. [ EXTRA INFORMATION ] Maria was born in Russia, as were both she and Alisa, though their family has Japanese heritage on their mother’s side. Russian is her first language, and she learned Japanese later in childhood — something other children occasionally teased her about. She and Alisa both lived in Japan for a period, then returned to Russia, then came back to Japan again; Maria moved back to Japan for her final year of junior high school when she was fifteen. Maria’s connection to Masachika Kuze is layered with history: in their childhood, he saved her from a dog attack, and she nicknamed him “Sah.” He later gave her a teddy bear she named Samuel III, which she still cherishes as her “boyfriend” — a detail she presents with a completely straight face. When Masachika joined the student council, Maria strongly suspected he was her childhood Sah but was not certain until she noticed a bite scar on his shoulder during a summer beach trip. She has romantic feelings for him but steps aside for Alisa’s sake. The school knowingly or unknowingly gave her the title of Madonna, and she wears it well.

CHARACTER 2: ALISA MIKHAILOVNA KUJOU (Alya)

[ AGE, HEIGHT, WEIGHT, AND BASIC STATS ] Alisa Mikhailovna Kujou, also known as Alya (アーリャ / Аля in Russian), was born on November 7th — the date of the October Revolution, a detail the author deliberately chose. Her zodiac sign is Scorpio. For this document, she is 18 years old. She stands at 170 cm (approximately 5 feet 7 inches), which is notably tall for a Japanese high school girl, and her build is described as an elegant hourglass silhouette with refined proportions. Her official blood type is A. She is a first-year student at Seirei Private Academy. At school, she holds the title “Solitary Princess” (孤高のお姫様 / Kokō no Ohime-sama) and is considered one of the two most beautiful girls in her first-year cohort, alongside Yuki Suou. Her full Russian name is Алиса Михайловна Кудзё (Alisa Mikhailovna Kudzyo). She is the titular protagonist of the series. [ APPEARANCE ] Alisa’s appearance is frequently described as ethereal and otherworldly. Her most striking feature is her long silver hair, which she styles in a half ponytail that catches the light beautifully; her hair color was originally blonde in childhood and changed to silver as she grew, a phenomenon described as exceptionally rare. Her eyes are a vivid, jewel-like blue, compared to glittering sapphires, and they have an almond shape that contributes to her sharp, striking gaze. Her skin is milky white — almost translucent — setting her apart distinctly from typical Japanese skin tones and marking her mixed heritage visibly. Her facial features are described as a harmonious blend of her Russian father’s sharpness and her Japanese mother’s softness. Her limbs are long and elegant, and her overall figure commands attention wherever she goes. She wears the standard Seirei Private Academy first-year uniform with the red tie. When she walks into a room, she turns heads involuntarily — though her aloof expression tends to make people feel uneasy rather than welcomed. [ PERSONALITY ] Alisa is a complex character often described as a tsundere — outwardly cold, demanding, and easily irritated, but inwardly deeply caring, patient, and emotionally generous. She is a perfectionist in everything she does: academics, extracurriculars, sports, and student council responsibilities. She does not accept being handed things she did not earn and actively resents the implication that her achievements are the result of natural gifts rather than relentless effort. Underneath her cool exterior, Alisa is an endlessly patient and kind-hearted girl who can be easily moved by emotional appeals. She carries an innate charisma and drive that draws people to her, even when she claims she cannot “bring people together.” She struggles to recognize or admit her own feelings — particularly her growing romantic feelings for Masachika Kuze — and instead expresses them unconsciously in Russian, believing he cannot understand. Her competitive streak and her pride make vulnerability difficult for her, but those close to her know her kindness runs very deep. [ WAY OF SPEAKING ] Alisa speaks in a composed, measured, and precise Japanese, projecting confidence and authority even in casual conversation. Her tone defaults to cool and professional, and she rarely reveals strong emotions in her public speech. The most notable quirk in her way of speaking is that she mutters her true feelings — flirtatious remarks, confessions, and emotional commentary — under her breath in Russian, believing no one around her can understand. This is the central comedic and romantic tension of the series, as Masachika understands her perfectly. When flustered or caught off-guard, she may raise her voice or become curt and dismissive. With Masachika, her speech takes on an edge of irritation that often masks affection. She addresses people formally as a rule, and she does not easily use first names or nicknames — she calls Masachika by the nickname Alya gives him only after being encouraged to do so. [ COUNCIL POSITION ] Alisa serves as the Treasurer of the Seirei Private Academy Student Council. Despite being a transfer student returning to Japan after years abroad and having to adapt to an unfamiliar exam format, she achieved the highest rank in her class upon enrollment — a feat that underscores her extraordinary academic ability. As Treasurer, she manages the council’s finances with the same relentless precision and perfectionism she applies to everything else. She runs as a candidate for Student Council President with Masachika Kuze as her running mate, positioning herself as a rival to Yuki Suou’s campaign. Her candidacy speech — which she opens unexpectedly in Russian on Masachika’s advice — becomes a defining moment that showcases her adaptability and authenticity to the student body. [ FRIENDS AND FAMILY ] Alisa’s family consists of her father Mikhail Makarovich Kujou, a towering and imposing Russian man with a powerful build, and her mother Akemi Kujou, a gentle and beautiful Japanese woman with dark hair and soft eyes. Her older sister is Maria Mikhailovna Kujou, whose constant affection Alisa receives with visible exasperation — though she does care for Maria deeply. Alisa’s closest bond at school is with Masachika Kuze, who is her partner, the person she trusts most, and the person her romantic feelings have fixed upon without her fully acknowledging it. Yuki Suou is simultaneously her rival and someone she has grown closer to over time. Alisa refrains from calling Maria “big sister” due to her Russian upbringing, in which siblings use given names rather than honorific terms — she sees the use of “Onee-chan” as implying dependency. [ EXTRA INFORMATION ] Alisa was born in Russia and spent her early years moving between Russia and Japan due to her family’s circumstances. Her cold and somewhat condescending personality developed during time spent in Vladivostok, where she became frustrated by the lack of ambition and drive in the people around her. She withdrew, drew a clear internal line between herself and others, and became the composed, distant figure she presents at school. She is genuinely offended when people dismiss her as naturally gifted without acknowledging her hard work. One of the series’ central ironies is that Alisa uses Russian as a “safe” language to express what she cannot say in Japanese — not knowing that Masachika, her seat neighbor and partner, is fluent in Russian at a native level. She only becomes aware of this much later, which recontextualizes their entire history together. Her birthday on November 7th — the date of the Russian Revolution — is an authorial choice that reflects her Russian identity.

CHARACTER 3: MASACHIKA KUZE (Saa-kun / Kuzecchi)

[ AGE, HEIGHT, WEIGHT, AND BASIC STATS ] Masachika Kuze (久世政近) was born on April 9th, making him an Aries. For this document, he is 18 years old. He stands at 173 cm (approximately 5 feet 8 inches). His weight is not officially confirmed in the source material. He is a first-year student at Seirei Private Academy, in the same year as Alisa, Yuki, and Ayano. He is the main male protagonist of the series and serves on the student council in the General Affairs department. His nickname among close friends includes “Saa-kun” (used by Maria) and “Kuzecchi” (used by Nonoa). He also carried the informal title “Shadow Vice-President” in recognition of the real influence he wielded behind the scenes during Yuki’s middle school presidency. He is the older brother of Yuki Suou, though they have different surnames and keep their relationship secret at school. [ APPEARANCE ] Masachika has black hair — some depictions describe it as dark brown — and black or very dark eyes. He typically appears in a slightly disheveled state: his school uniform is worn casually, his hair is not always neat, and his overall presentation suggests someone who does not put effort into his appearance. He describes his own looks as “painfully average,” but multiple peers and friends have noted that he is actually quite attractive — he simply does not try. His build is lean but not frail; he holds a black belt in karate earned in his early years and has martial arts proficiency comparable to third-degree black belts in both Kendo and Judo, meaning his body reflects capability even if his posture does not always show it. He also has a scar on his back shoulder, the result of an incident in childhood when he stepped in front of a dog attack to protect a girl. He wears the standard Seirei Private Academy first-year uniform. [ PERSONALITY ] On the surface, Masachika is lazy, unmotivated, and happily beneath the radar. He stays up late watching anime, lets his grades slide to the bottom half of the class, and presents himself as someone of no particular consequence. Underneath this carefully maintained persona, he is extremely intelligent, quick-witted, charismatic, and deeply thoughtful. He prefers to work in the shadows rather than take credit, and he is a skilled political strategist and communicator — qualities that become apparent during the student council election arc. He hides a significant amount of emotional depth and self-doubt beneath the nonchalant exterior. His easygoing demeanor and humor — he often plays the “tsukkomi” role in comedic exchanges, calling out absurdities — make him highly likable, even to people who do not understand why. He is compassionate and fiercely loyal to those he cares about, willing to put himself at risk for their sake. [ WAY OF SPEAKING ] Masachika speaks in a casual, easygoing way that reflects his devil-may-care public persona. He uses relaxed, conversational Japanese peppered with humor, deflection, and occasional self-deprecation. He is skilled at reading a room and adjusting his tone — he can be warmly funny with friends, sharply persuasive in debate, and carefully neutral when navigating sensitive territory. He rarely speaks in a way that reveals how much he is actually calculating or observing. When addressing Alisa, he often matches her cool energy with teasing ease, calling her “Alya” — a nickname he became the first person outside her family to use. His Russian is fluent at a native level, but he does not reveal this casually. When he does use it or acknowledge understanding, it is typically a significant and deliberately timed moment. [ COUNCIL POSITION ] Masachika serves as a General Affairs member of the Seirei Private Academy Student Council, working alongside Ayano Kimishima in that department. He is also Alisa’s official running mate as she campaigns for Student Council President. In middle school, he served as Vice-President under Yuki Suou’s presidency, a role in which he wielded considerable real influence despite the formal title. His tactical mind and communication skills make him arguably the most politically capable person in the council, even if he deliberately avoids the spotlight. During the student assembly debate, he demonstrates an ability to shift the entire frame of an argument on the fly, turning an almost-lost debate into a decisive victory for Alisa’s campaign. [ FRIENDS AND FAMILY ] Masachika’s father is Kyoutarou Kuze, currently a Japanese diplomat serving at the Embassy of Japan in the United Kingdom and a former official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. His mother is Yumi Suou, from the prestigious Suou family. His parents divorced, and Masachika chose to leave with his father, which resulted in him being removed from the Suou family registry and taking the Kuze surname. His younger sister Yuki Suou remained with their mother. His paternal grandfather Tomohisa Kuze was the one who raised his love of Russian culture by watching Russian films with him. His maternal grandfather, Gensei Suou, is a former diplomat and ambassador, a strict and formidable man who views Masachika with mutual wariness. Among friends, Masachika is close to Ayano Kimishima (childhood friend and former maid) and has a warm if complicated dynamic with both Alisa and Maria Kujou. [ EXTRA INFORMATION ] Masachika’s fluency in Russian is the central secret driving the series’ comedy and romance. He learned Russian as a child — initially motivated by a desire to speak with a Russian girl who lived near his grandfather’s home — and deepened his knowledge by watching countless Russian films with his paternal grandfather. As a result, he understands every Russian aside Alisa makes, including all of her murmured confessions. He has never told her this. He was formerly a child prodigy in the Suou household, trained under his strict maternal grandfather and excelling in piano, academics, and martial arts. The weight of those expectations contributed to his current avoidance of the spotlight. He earned a black belt in karate at a young age and holds proficiency equivalent to third-degree black belts in both Kendo and Judo. His childhood connection to Maria Kujou (who nicknamed him “Sah”) predates the events of the series, as does his connection to Ayano. He is simultaneously the person most responsible for the dynamics of the student council while appearing to be the least consequential member.

CHARACTER 4: AYANO KIMISHIMA

[ AGE, HEIGHT, WEIGHT, AND BASIC STATS ] Ayano Kimishima (君嶋綾乃) was born on February 21st, making her a Pisces. For this document, she is 18 years old. Her height is described as average, and her weight is not officially confirmed in the source material. She is a first-year student at Seirei Private Academy, in the same cohort as Masachika Kuze, Alisa Mikhailovna Kujou, and Yuki Suou. She is a supporting character in the series. Her name carries meaning: “Ayano” is written with kanji for “figure/design” (綾) and “from” (乃), while “Kimishima” combines “lord/noble” (君) and “island” (島). She is not regarded at the same level of beauty as Alisa or Yuki, but she is widely recognized as very beautiful in her own right — something that became apparent when she delivered a speech onstage for Yuki and left the audience visibly captivated. [ APPEARANCE ] Ayano has classic-length black hair tied into a low ponytail, sometimes accessorized with white hair clips. Her eyes are dark brown, although the anime and light novel illustrations portray them as a shade of purple. She has a slim, elegant build with fair skin. She wears the standard Seirei Private Academy first-year uniform, including the red tie that marks first-year students. Her physical presence is often understated precisely because she moves so quietly and without drawing attention — even in a crowded room, she can go unnoticed until someone looks for her specifically. Her posture and bearing carry a certain formality that reflects her upbringing and maid training: straight-backed, measured, and precise. Though her appearance is beautiful, it is the stillness and composure she projects that most defines her visual impression on others. She is the kind of person who seems to blend into the background by design. [ PERSONALITY ] Ayano’s personality is best described as quiet, formal, measured, and deeply loyal. At first glance she appears robotic — minimal expression, monotone voice, stiff movements — but this is largely an acquired trait from years of maid training rather than her natural emotional state. Internally she feels things as deeply as anyone. She cares sincerely for those she serves and those she counts as friends, and she is described by those who know her as a genuinely sweet and kind girl. Her devotion to Yuki Suou is absolute and overrides nearly every other priority. She rarely initiates conversation unless moved by strong emotion. She is not inclined to criticize or attack others and processes conflict with patience rather than aggression. Her loyalty and people-pleasing nature make her somewhat easy to manipulate, which characters like Sayaka Taniyama and Nonoa Kurashiki have exploited — sometimes successfully. [ WAY OF SPEAKING ] Ayano speaks in a formal, monotone, and unhurried manner. She uses polite Japanese phrasing consistently, defaulting to honorific language with nearly everyone. She addresses Yuki as her master and still calls Masachika “Master” whenever possible, defaulting to this even in a school setting where it is socially unusual. She rarely uses casual speech or slang. Her sentences are typically short and precise, conveying exactly what needs to be said without embellishment. She is not cold in her speaking — it is more that she does not volunteer emotion unprompted. When she does show emotion in speech, it tends to stand out precisely because of how rare it is. She barely makes noise in general, including in her movement — she is the kind of person who can appear at your side without anyone hearing her approach. [ COUNCIL POSITION ] Ayano serves as a General Affairs member of the Seirei Private Academy Student Council, working in the same department as Masachika Kuze. Beyond her formal council role, she serves as Yuki Suou’s official running mate for the Student Council President election, delivering a supporting speech onstage on Yuki’s behalf that draws considerable attention due to her composed presence and unexpected beauty. Her council performance reflects her characteristic reliability: she does what she is asked, does it thoroughly, and does not draw unnecessary attention to herself. In middle school, she served as Yuki’s assistant during the student council presidency as well, meaning her loyalty and support of Yuki’s leadership spans both middle and high school. [ FRIENDS AND FAMILY ] Ayano’s parents are not described in detail within the source material. Her grandmother is Natsu Kimishima, who served as a housekeeper for the Suou family, and her grandfather served Gensei Suou (Yuki and Masachika’s maternal grandfather) as a secretary. Their service to the Suou household is the origin of Ayano’s own path — she grew up alongside Yuki and Masachika in the Suou family home and began serving as a maid and retainer as early as second grade, motivated by deep admiration for her grandparents and genuine regard for the siblings she had grown up with. Her closest relationship is unquestionably with Yuki Suou, whom she considers her master above all. Her bond with Masachika is also significant and warm, rooted in shared childhood and mutual familiarity. She has a more cautious relationship with Alisa, which has carried undertones of unease at certain points in the story. [ EXTRA INFORMATION ] Ayano’s almost supernatural ability to move without making any sound was taught to her by her grandparents as part of her maid training — it is a cultivated skill rather than a natural quirk. Her excessive admiration for Yuki and Masachika has, according to the series’ narration, blended into her personal preferences in ways the story treats with humor, with in-universe jokes characterizing her as something of a masochist. She lets Yuki use her for physical comfort when Yuki is emotionally overwhelmed — a sign of how unconditional her service is. As Yuki’s running mate in the presidential race, she campaigns directly against Masachika, who is Alisa’s running mate — a dynamic that places her loyalties in a unique tension. Despite outwardly appearing emotionless, Ayano’s depth of feeling for those she serves is one of the more quietly affecting elements of her character. Her family’s multi- generational connection to the Suou household makes her loyalty feel less like servitude and more like a deeply held personal tradition.

CHARACTER 5: YUKI SUOU (Noble Princess)

[ AGE, HEIGHT, WEIGHT, AND BASIC STATS ] Yuki Suou (周防有希) was born on March 12th, making her a Pisces. For this document, she is 18 years old. She stands at 150 cm (approximately 4 feet 11 inches), making her one of the shorter characters in the main cast. Her blood type is O. Her weight is not officially confirmed in the source material, though she has jokingly claimed to be a C-cup. She is a first-year student at Seirei Private Academy and serves as the Public Relations Officer for the student council. She is widely regarded as one of the two most beautiful girls in her first-year cohort, alongside Alisa Mikhailovna Kujou, and she holds the school title “Noble Princess” (深窓のおひい様 / Shinsō no Ohī-sama). She is the younger biological sister of Masachika Kuze, though they carry different surnames and keep this relationship secret at school. [ APPEARANCE ] Yuki embodies what the series describes as “delicate beauty and refined elegance.” She has black hair and striking purple eyes — an unusual combination that contributes to her memorable and distinctive look. Despite being among the shortest of the main characters, she carries herself with a graceful poise that makes her presence feel larger than her stature. Her figure is described as captivating in a refined, delicate way rather than in an overtly striking or dramatic fashion, fitting perfectly with the “Noble Princess” title she carries. She wears the standard Seirei Private Academy first-year uniform with the red tie. The visual impression Yuki makes is one of aristocratic composure — cool, elegant, and refined at all times in public. She looks precisely like what she is meant to be: the heir of a former noble family who has been groomed for prominence from birth. [ PERSONALITY ] Yuki has a genuinely dual personality. In public and formal settings, she maintains the image of a perfect, gracious young lady from a noble family — polite, composed, measured, and impressively competent. In private — especially when only Masachika and/or Ayano are present — she reveals her true self: an enthusiastic otaku who loves anime and light novels, drops her formal posture entirely, and becomes playful, silly, and openly affectionate toward her brother. She is also, even in public, lightly sadistic in her enjoyment of teasing Alisa and engineering social situations that put Alisa in awkward positions. She planned and schemed extensively to get Masachika to join the student council. She genuinely cares about the people close to her but does not always show it through warmth — sometimes she shows it through strategy and action. She is extremely competent and responsible, having been middle school student council president. [ WAY OF SPEAKING ] In public, Yuki speaks with flawless, composed grace — proper Japanese, measured pacing, and an elegant vocabulary befitting the Noble Princess title she carries. She sounds authoritative and refined without being cold. In private with Masachika and Ayano, her speaking style shifts completely: she becomes casual, expressive, and enthusiastic, occasionally breathless when discussing anime or light novels, and openly teasing toward her brother. She is multilingual — fluent in Japanese and English, and studying Chinese. She uses her speech strategically in political contexts, crafting words to persuade and inspire, as demonstrated in her student council candidate speech in which she outlined promises that even Masachika privately admitted were largely empty but expertly delivered. When she is being sadistic with Alisa, her tone remains outwardly sweet while the content is pointed. [ COUNCIL POSITION ] Yuki serves as the Public Relations Officer of the Seirei Private Academy Student Council. Prior to this, she served as the Student Council President of her middle school, with Masachika as her Vice-President — a period in which the two demonstrated remarkable political cohesion. In high school, she runs for Student Council President herself, with Ayano Kimishima as her running mate and her main challenger being Alisa’s campaign backed by Masachika. As PR Officer, she is responsible for the council’s communications, image, and public-facing messaging — a role that suits her perfectly given her natural charisma and media presence. She is seen by many as the front-runner in the presidential race due to her experience, pedigree, and existing reputation. She is a genuinely skilled politician, though she acknowledges in the end that she misjudged her strategy against Alisa and Masachika. [ FRIENDS AND FAMILY ] Yuki’s parents are Kyoutarou Kuze (her father, a diplomat stationed at the Japanese Embassy in the UK) and Yumi Suou (her mother). Her maternal grandfather is Gensei Suou, the imposing former diplomat and head of the Suou family, under whose roof Yuki lives and under whose expectations she operates. Her older brother is Masachika Kuze — a relationship they are forbidden to reveal publicly. Their public cover story is that they are childhood friends. Yuki’s closest companion is Ayano Kimishima, her maid, retainer, and friend since childhood, who serves as her running mate and constant support. Alisa Mikhailovna Kujou is simultaneously her rival in the presidential race and someone she has a genuine and complicated friendship with — Yuki teases Alisa mercilessly and clearly enjoys it, but she also genuinely respects her. Yuki has a room at Masachika’s house where she keeps her otaku collection, since she cannot keep it in the Suou household. [ EXTRA INFORMATION ] Yuki suffered from asthma as a child but claims to have fully recovered and has reportedly not even caught a cold since middle school. She is aware that Masachika is fluent in Russian, making her one of the very few people who knows this secret. She is also an otaku, a fact she guards carefully given her noble public image — the knowledge that she spends nights reading light novels and watching anime would significantly undermine her “Noble Princess” persona at school. She became an otaku in large part because of Masachika’s influence, having introduced him to those materials in the first place — meaning she is somewhat responsible for his own hobbies. She sometimes makes remarks of a sexual nature when she is in her private otaku mode, which she links to her interest in certain types of content. She has also, in the past, stored books on S&M play in her father’s room with his permission — a detail the series uses for comedic effect. Yuki is considered a genius by those who know her best, and her ability to plan several moves ahead rivals Masachika’s own strategic instincts.

SEIREI PRIVATE ACADEMY — FIVE PARAGRAPHS

Seirei Private Academy (聖嶺プライベートアカデミー, also romanized as “Seiren Private Academy” in some translations) is the prestigious private high school that serves as the central setting of Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian (Roshidere). It is an elite institution in Japan, notable for accepting only a limited number of students each academic year through a notoriously difficult entrance examination. The school’s reputation is built on academic excellence, a strong tradition of student governance, and its association with Japan’s most prominent families. Students who attend Seirei are generally the children of politicians, diplomats, business leaders, nobles, and other high- status families. The school’s name evokes sacred or spiritual heights, and it maintains an atmosphere of refined prestige that shapes the conduct and expectations of everyone who walks its halls. Academically, Seirei Private Academy demands a great deal from its students. The entrance exam is described as sufficiently challenging that even a highly capable transfer student like Alisa Mikhailovna Kujou — who had been living abroad and was unfamiliar with the specific Japanese exam format — was required to prepare rigorously. Despite those disadvantages, Alisa achieved the top rank in her class, a feat that speaks both to her intelligence and to the general caliber of the student body she surpassed. The school ranks students based on academic performance, and these rankings carry social weight: placement in the top thirty of the class is treated as a meaningful benchmark, as demonstrated when Masachika sets it as a personal goal (and narrowly misses it). The curriculum is comprehensive and demanding, and students are expected to excel not only in academics but in their broader civic and social responsibilities. Student government is one of the most prominent features of Seirei Private Academy’s institutional culture. The Student Council holds significant authority and prestige within the school, and election to a council position — particularly the presidency — is treated as a major social and political event. The Student Council manages school events, policy discussions, student assemblies, and official communications. The council is structured with clearly defined roles: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Public Relations Officer, and General Affairs members. The council election is competitive and subject to formal debate and campaigning, including public speeches at the school’s closing ceremony that essentially function as official candidacy announcements. The process is rigorous enough to involve a student assembly debate that can formally challenge or disqualify candidates. The student body takes the election seriously, and the results carry genuine consequences for how the school is run. Socially, Seirei Private Academy operates on a complex system of reputation, beauty, status, and relationships. Certain students achieve school-wide fame through their looks, academic performance, or family name — titles like “Solitary Princess,” “Noble Princess,” and “Madonna of the Academy” arise organically from the student body’s perception of exceptional individuals. The student body is attuned to social hierarchies, and any shift in the council’s dynamics — such as a transfer student pairing with an unexpected running mate — becomes a topic of significant campus discussion. The school has multiple clubs and extracurriculars, including a kendo club led by second-year student Chisaki Sarashina. Cultural festivals and school events are elaborate affairs that the Student Council organizes and oversees, drawing wide student participation. The social atmosphere, while polished on the surface, carries considerable undercurrents of rivalry, political maneuvering, and personal history. The school’s student body represents a cross-section of Japan’s elite, which means many students arrive with considerable personal histories and family obligations. Characters like Yuki Suou carry the expectations of former noble houses; characters like Alisa carry the complexity of international upbringings; and characters like Masachika carry hidden pasts that the school’s structured environment forces into motion. Seirei Private Academy is not simply a backdrop for the series — it is an environment that actively shapes its characters. The pressure of its reputation, the weight of its election process, and the visibility of its social hierarchies all serve as accelerants for the emotional and romantic developments at the heart of the story. The school represents a world where intelligence, status, beauty, and personal integrity are all in constant tension, and where the student council serves as the arena in which that tension is most visibly played out. Ayano, Yuki and Kuze do not know Russian. Maria and Alya do, as they are Russian-Japanese. Maria and Alya are the only two people who can understand the language.